Naughty Little Vamps!

Anna and I are out and about on our promo blog tour. And this time we're at Naughty Little Vamps giving our heroines a chance to talk about themselves! We've also posted another little excerpt from Her Dark Lord and Hunter's Surrender!

March: Quote of the Month

Writing fiction is a solitary occupation but not really a lonely one. The writer's head is mobbed with characters, images and language.
~Hilma Wolitzer

Community Nocturne authors blog

I've blogged for the first time at the community silhouette nocturne blog, about my debut bites. Hope you can drop in and say hello =)

What's your favourite vampire setting?

To celebrate the release of HER DARK LORD and Anna’s April Bites, HUNTER’S SURRENDER, Anna and I are giving away a different vampire Bites every week during March and April.

For the chance to win, just visit our blogs each week and come share some fav vampire facts. We’ll be announcing a winner every Sunday (Aussie time) for the next two months.

Congrats to Pam P for sharing her fav vamp power at Anna’s blog. She was the Week 2 winner of a free download of Michele Hauf’s

VAMPIRE’S TANGO.

This week we’re sharing our favourite vampire setting. Everyone who comments goes in the draw for a free download of Nina Croft’s debut Bites, THE PROPHECY (it features a vampire heroine).


So do you prefer your vampires urban or country? Do you think New Orleans , New York or London suit the undead best? Or maybe a Transylvanian castle and Carpathian Mountains are your preferred choice?

Guest Blogging

Anna Hackett and I are guest blogging over at Christina's blog today. We've each shown an excerpt snippet and revealed a little about ourselves.
Hope you can visit =)

Book of the Month and March reads

India has become one of my favourite category authors, and I have to say SPANISH ARISTOCRAT, FORCED BRIDE didn't let me down.

With a deliberately misunderstood hero in aristocratic Tristan Romero and a delicate flower heroine in model Lily, it sounds almost typically presents/sexy characters. It's anything but. Gorgeous writing that is chock-filled with emotion. I can highly recommend it!

Feb/March reads
Covet: JR Ward
The Bleeding Dusk: Colleen Cleason
The Baby Scandal: Cathy Williams

Kallie Revealed - April release day!!

KALLIE REVEALED
Release Date: April 20th!!

Unofficial Blurb:
When Kallie's fairytale life turned into a nightmare, she dealt with the stress in a way she never would have imagined. For too long she's yearned to live outside the box, experience things she has always been too afraid to try.

Becoming every man’s fantasy as a stripper drives away the constant ache within and makes her feel beautiful again. She discovers her dark side and sets out to explore her secret desires.

Seth Masterton is a rising star in the corporate world and he is everything Kallie has ever wanted. He’s watched all Kallie’s performances and never hides his lust for her. She knows it's time to face her demons and make some changes in her life. Maybe this possessive man is all she really needs. Tonight, she’ll find out.

Note: this book contains a brief female/female sex scene, which takes place during a steamy, male/female group sex scene.


Excerpt:

Chapter One

He was here again.

Kallie knew it the moment she strutted onto the stage in a white cowgirl hat and matching, sleek tasseled dress. Even as the Sydney club echoed with wolf whistles and lewd cheers, from somewhere in the crowd she felt his stare.

Seth Masterton. A man going to the stratosphere in the corporate world. A rising star. He could have any woman he wanted, and yet here he was, watching her.

Her skin tingled, her pulse thudding like a freight train quickly gaining speed. She smiled, hoping he liked what he saw! And hell, she wasn’t one to disappoint.

Not anymore.

Heavy bass flooded the stage. A spotlight dazzled directly above her, the spectator’s faces now dim in the crowd as she threw her head back and then strode forward, hips swiveling to the beat before she grabbed hold of the center pole and executed a turn.

Ha. The audience would expect more, but she liked to tease, liked the pretence of innocence before she showed her true self. Literally.

Shoulder blades bracketed against the pole, Kallie leaned back, tan, thigh-high, heeled boots spread wide and arms above her head as she slithered down and then ever so slowly up. It was just her and the music now. The men, and probably a few women, were all silent, salivating as she did her thing.

A delicious thrill zapped straight between her thighs. Yes, she danced for everyone who’d paid to watch. But in reality, Kallie danced for only one person—Seth.

She straightened and the tips of her fingers traced the outer rim of her cowgirl hat. Then, with a flick of her wrist, she launched it through the air, her arrow-straight blonde hair immediately cascading to her waist.

A roar of approval met her performance. The room pulsed with energy and crackled with lust and Kallie couldn’t deny the excitement leaping within.

She stilled, closing her eyes to soak it all in. She could have any man or woman here tonight—married, gay, rich or poor. The knowledge licked through her veins and made her pussy wet.

She’d fuck Seth tonight.

With a smile of anticipation, she opened her eyes and sashayed forward. A hidden, industrial fan ensured the sudden gust of air whipped back her long hair and pressed the white dress against her straining breasts.

A chair waited for her at the front of the stage and she stilled behind it while she looked out into the darkness to her left, sensing Seth’s presence. She shivered with longing.

This is for you.

One hand resting on the high-backed seat, she gyrated to the music while her other hand lifted. Her fingers, one by one, released the studs at the front of her dress. It peeled open to reveal glimpses of gold-tanned flesh and barely-there crimson lace underwear.

The music peaked and then went silent. She heard someone moan even before the light slipped away and ran over the crowd.

She stepped out of her dress and kicked it to one side. And in the cover of shadows she allowed her smile to fade while long repressed grief stirred and swelled.

It was bizarre how life had panned out. Sorrow had catapulted her onto this journey of self-discovery, this exploring of her fantasies, where for the brief moments when she was on stage, she felt whole and beautiful again.

Oh god. Don’t think about it. Not now!

Vampire's Tango

For a chance to win Michele Hauf's VAMPIRE'S TANGO, visit Anna's blog and make a comment on your favourite vampire power.



BLURB:

Vampire Alexandre Renard never met a more intriguing woman than Veronica Marshall. He waited for weeks for the mysterious woman to make her move...and wasn't disappointed when they shared a seductive dance at a Paris tango club. Their passion made him want to savor their embrace forever—even though he knew that Veronica was a slayer waiting for her chance to destroy him....

Faced with an early death, Veronica became a vampire hunter to do some good in the world before being forced to leave it. But as her game of cat-and-mouse with Alexandre turned into nights of unforgettable pleasure, how could she destroy the man she came to love?

With time—and their enemies—against them, vampire and slayer will have to fight to win just one more day in each other's arms....

Favourite Vampire Power & Week 1 Winner!

This week's Nocturne Bite winner is:
Lou Gagliardi. Please send me your email address Lou within 7 days and I'll send you a coupon for HER DARK LORD =)
Yay!!! (I love these give aways!)





This week we're sharing our favourite vampire powers over at Anna's blog. Everyone who comments goes in the draw for a free download of Michele Hauf's Bites, VAMPIRE TANGO.
So what tickles your fancy? Super strength, super speed, shape-shifting, an ability to control minds or maybe sparkling in the sunlight...

Vamp Chix

I'm guest-blogging over at Vamp Chix today, where I've posted a trailer of Her Dark Lord and a small excerpt.
Love to see you over there =)
http://vampchix.blogspot.com/

Who is YOUR favourite vampire?

To celebrate the release of HER DARK LORD and my fellow Nocturne Bites author, Anna Hackett’s HUNTER’S SURRENDER, Anna and I are giving away a different vampire Bites every week during March and April.

For the chance to win, just visit our blogs each week and come share some fav vampire facts. We’ll be announcing a winner every Sunday (Aussie time) for the next two months.

To kick off Week 1, come and share here at my blog who’s your favourite vampire and you’ll go in the draw to win a free download of HER DARK LORD.

Next week, stop by Anna’s blog for a chance to win Michele Hauf’s Bites, THE VAMPIRE’S TANGO.

Book Trailer: Her Dark Lord

Had a bit of fun this afternoon playing with a book trailer for Her Dark Lord. As I said, great fun, but a bit too much procrastination...

LoveCats interview

Thanks Tracie Sommers for the very impromptu IM chat about my upcoming Noc Bites release, Her Dark Lord. It was a very fun way to answer questions right off the bat - no processing of thoughts first! LOL. To check it out go to:
http://lovecatsdownunder.blogspot.com/

Ice Cold Lover - done!!!!

I am so pleased and so very relieved to send this novella off to my editor tonight - well morning - it's almost 1.00am here. It's been a tough one to get right, but I'm really happy I perservered with Ice Cold Lover and got it where I wanted it to be - eventually! I can only hope the fans of Stone-Cold Lover will be happy with this one too... time will tell!

How many MS's are too many?

I'm in the final edits of Ice Cold Lover, scrutinizing the last chapter and taking extra special care that all the loose plot ends are tied, and the GMC neatly wrapped up. Because I loathe doing this, I tend to spend much more time on other manuscripts, getting side-tracked while I think things through on my near completed MS. I don't know what it is about endings, but I totally don't have the knack for them. Give me a scenario on any given situation, and those first words flow like butter over a hot man's, ah, thighs (g)
At the moment I have four stories on the go - and three or four I really want to finish (or revise). Question is: how many stories, are too many?

101 Bootcamper Gals!

Just wanted to thank the bootcamp 101 girls for inviting me as their cyber guest author (geez, I feel amost famous!) I had a great time, with lots of fun, some serious topics - like chocolate and wine - which eventually verged onto the paranomal (cue creepy twilight music) which no doubt stirred the creative juices! I think we even managed to talk about writing, a little...LOL
Thanks again girls, you were awesome!

February: Quote of the Month

Detail makes the difference between boring and terrific writing. It’s the difference between a pencil sketch and a lush oil painting. As a writer, words are your paint. Use all the colors.
~Rhys Alexander

Paranormal Inspiration - with Kylie

Kylie is my guest at the LoveCats Downunder Blog, talking about her psychic experiences and a little about Believe, the MS we are co-writing together. Feel free to drop by and make a comment!
http://lovecatsdownunder.blogspot.com/

Her Dark Lord - Cover and Blurb

BLURB:

When dhampir Kia Montana takes a man home, she isn’t looking for names or a relationship--she only wants someone who can satisfy her lust for both sex and blood. But Kia’s new mission is to find Sean Maximillus, Lord Vampire and the lone being capable of curing Kia’s mother. Kia thought she found the key to success with Ronan, a mysterious man who promises to take her to Maximillus…and who shares a carnal passion with Kia even bloodlust couldn't match.

But Ronan also seems to know too much about Kia…things she never told him. And as she is drawn deeper into Ronan’s world, he reveals secrets that will change Kia’s life forever….

Catwalk Wednesday

If you get a chance don't forget to check out Catwalk Wednesday at the LoveCats blog. (link on the side bar) This Wednesday my kid's pony is featured (who is looking rather wintry with her thick coat in this photo). If you want your pet showcased, please send a photo to melteshco@yahoo.com.au

Black Beauty

Stopped into the local DVD shop to hire some weekly movies. We picked up Black Beauty for Miss Two. She's in bed right now, oblivious to the fact we're watching her special 'horsey' film. (she has an obsession with horses, to the point it's almost all she ever talks about). It doesn't seem to matter how many times I watch this movie, I get emotionally involved IE: upset. Has anyone else seen this movie? It's well worth watching in my opinion.

Silhouette Nocturne Authors Blog

There's some interesing discussions going on at the Nocturne Authors blog - I especially love the 12 days of Christmas - vampire style. You'll find the blog here:
http://community.eharlequin.com/content/silhouette-nocturne-authors-blog